Verse above my desk for the year —- Scripture: Matthew 6: 31-34 MSG “What I’m trying to do here is get you to relax! Don’t be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way He works fuss over these things, but you know GodContinue reading “Steep Yourself in God-Reality”
Category Archives: Heart
(Some) lessons the year 2021 taught me
The turn of a new year always puts me in a reflective headspace. I find myself scrolling back through the memories and experiences curated during the previous twelve months. I pause for moments, or sometimes park for considerable time, asking myself what I learned, how I was challenged, or simply basking in gratitude to myContinue reading “(Some) lessons the year 2021 taught me”
Love & Serve Kid’s Christmas Party
The excitement and anticipation that the weeks before Christmas brings in a household with littles is undeniably magical and precious, however. it seems that every trip to the store and every commercial between cartoons pulls them deeper and deeper into a place of “all about me” and “I want.” As a mom, how can IContinue reading “Love & Serve Kid’s Christmas Party”
Shake-A-Sack Snack
“Shake up the happiness, it’s Christmastime!” Tonight, I had the opportunity to share with my little chefs a favorite childhood snack my brother and I used to make with my mom. We loved to measure the ingredients, pour in the seasoning and do a little jig while shakey shaking the brown paper bag to blendContinue reading “Shake-A-Sack Snack”
30+ Ways During the Holiday Season to Teach Children About Giving & Serving Others
Is it just me or is it one of the most challenging, yet critically important tasks as a parent to teach naturally selfish (by human nature) little people about humility, generosity and service to others? Truth is, whether we have much or have little, we are called to give and to serve one another. ThisContinue reading “30+ Ways During the Holiday Season to Teach Children About Giving & Serving Others”
The Most Powerful Tool for Good
“You truly don’t know how valuable something is until it’s gone.” This well-known axiom has taken on a new meaning over the last week as I’ve struggled with laryngitis. Now bear with me if the following sounds a bit melodramatic, because I am going somewhere with this! At one point, my voice was completely goneContinue reading “The Most Powerful Tool for Good”
Running reminds me of truth
I don’t run. I don’t like it or enjoy it. It’s hard and it hurts. However, over the past two weekends I’ve found myself at the start lines (and finish lines) of two 5K races. Call it positive peer pressure or the blessing of friends who push me into hard, get-better places, regardless, the actContinue reading “Running reminds me of truth”
Top 5 (plus 1 to grow on) Kid-Friendly Hikes within 1 hour of Catawba County, NC
River Bend Park Located in Conover, NC, my beloved hometown, is River Bend Park, a local favorite for our crew, and in my opinion, the jewel in the crown of Catawba County’s Park System (although some may argue with me!). There’s stiff competition around here –did you know we rank 1st out of 100 NorthContinue reading “Top 5 (plus 1 to grow on) Kid-Friendly Hikes within 1 hour of Catawba County, NC”
Law of Reciprocity
Have you ever felt compelled to do something for someone who has helped you along the way – even if they’ve never asked anything of you in return? This innate urge is not just a guilty tug on the conscience, but social psychologists call this most powerful law of human nature the “Law of Reciprocity.” It’sContinue reading “Law of Reciprocity”
Leadership Advice Worth Following
What’s the best leadership advice you have ever received? Sometimes, it takes just a small sound bite to inspire, motivate, or keep you focused. I reflected this week on some of the advice I’ve been given along the way and thought I’d pass along the favor. 1) Surround yourself with inspiring beings Those words are prominently displayedContinue reading “Leadership Advice Worth Following”
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